2026 Global Korea Scholarships (GKS) For International Students | Fully Funded

In 2026, the Korean Government aims to offer fully funded Global Korea Scholarships to international students who wish to pursue graduate Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Korea. The 2026 Global Korea Scholarship is aimed to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, to develop global leaders, and to strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

Eligibility: 

To be eligible for the Korean Government Scholarship, the requirements are as follows:

Citizenship

• Candidates and their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship.To be eligible for the Korean Government Scholarship, the requirements are as follows:

Age: 

• KGSP-G: under 40
• KGSP-U: under 25

Health

• Candidates must be physically and mentally healthy for their studies in Korea.

Degree Requirements

• KGSP-G: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• KGSP-U: High school diploma

Grades

• The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) must be 80% or higher; or
• The CGPA must be 2.64/ 4.0, 2.80/ 4.3, 2.91/ 4.5, or 3.23/ 5.0 or higher.

Value: 

The Global Korea Scholarships (GKS) covers;

• Flight
• Tuition
• $8196 Stipend/Yr
• Medical Insurance
• Settlement Allowance
• Completion Grants

Deadline: March 31, 2026
Type: Postgraduate
Host Country: Korea